1709 E Martin Luther King JR Blvd

Positioned on one of East Austin’s primary arterial roads and surrounded by numerous dense infill 

developments, 1709 E MLK sits at the heart of one of Austin’s most youthful, vibrant, and rapidly 

growing submarkets. The property is within walking distance of the University of Texas and just 

a short drive to Downtown Austin’s CBD, with immediate proximity to East Austin’s The Saltillo 

development, Mueller District, and the Historic Hancock neighborhood. This coveted Central East 

Austin location offers outstanding commuter access and is surrounded by an abundance of dining, 

retail, and entertainment amenities.

Given this location, the property offers the next buyer several attractive options: an investor 

interested in site redevelopment, a renovation play, or an owner-user seeking office space in a great 

location. The site benefits from high visibility near the signalized intersection of E MLK and Chicon 

St, one of East Austin’s most heavily trafficked corners, and represents a compelling opportunity to 

invest in one of East Austin’s fastest-growing areas.

The property also carries a strong connectivity advantage - just 0.6 miles from I-35, roughly 1.0 mile 

from Airport Blvd, and 3.5 miles from Hwy 183. The immediate area is anchored by some of Austin’s 

most sought-after amenities, including Juice Land and Sour Duck Market, plus East Austin’s 

acclaimed restaurant row featuring Este, Haymaker, Vortex, Salty Sow, and School House Pub.

Highlights

• Rare commercial opportunity in one of Austin’s fastest-growing neighborhoods

• Prime user or redevelopment opportunity on a flexible LO-MU-zoned site

• High-visibility frontage on E MLK, one of East Austin’s main arterial corridors

• Signalized, highly trafficked intersection at E MLK and Chicon St

• Exceptional parking ratio of 5.07/1,000 SF - a scarce amenity in East Austin

• Dense, walkable location near UT Austin, Downtown, and Mueller/Saltillo districts

• Strong connectivity via I-35, Airport Blvd, and Hwy 183

• Surrounded by top-tier East Austin dining, retail, and entertainment